Vessel Emerald Charters near Jupiter inlet almost capsizes

[rjack321]

I’m by no means an expert on maritime law but I have it in my mind that the ultimate responsibility lies with the captain. I’m basing my ASSumption on the aftermath of the Conception / Truth Aquatics incident.

Due to the "injuries beyond first aid" this is a reportable accident, and the CG will be pursuing this - both the captain and the owner will be deposed along with all the passengers.

 

[jadairiii]

Now that a sandbar is blocking the whole inlet, and a captain has to run parallel to shore to get in, not a great decision on this capt.'s part with a single engine skegged boat in those conditions.

 

[NothingClever]

Just another reason why I don’t dive with Emerald.